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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
4
Federal meat inspection records for 1922 show 1 hog in seven slaughtered with tuberculosis lesions. Of 99 416 489 hogs slaughtered, 5 04 061 bore lesions. Cattle transmission via feedlots and milk. over $2 million in pork condemned. Campaigns claim 24 112 accredited herds by 1928. freeing herds reduces risk to hog industry.
The Ohio experiment station reports no yield decrease when soybeans are planted with corn. Over three years, soybeans plus corn fed to hogs produced about 180 pounds more grain per acre than corn alone. The mixed crop also yielded 1.2 tons of silage per acre vs 3 tons for corn alone, proving more profitable in wet seasons and poorer soils.
A fragment describes a child named Benjamin and two pets a canary and a cat the cage door left open led to the cat catching the canary and the child’s family faced a moment of distress before resolution
Incomplete lineup lists R R Weldon and R Weldon Smith at 3b and 1b with Minter Hilliard Correll Bree and others in fielding positions. Johnson J D and Woot Ist b Turner Johnson English Carter r f and Underwood Sanderson noted pitching and outfield roles.
Roanoke Avenue churches list events for Sunday including Holy Communion at All Saints Episcopal with morning and night services and parish activities. All Saints extends cordial invitation to sick souls. Presbyterian Church under Pastor White schedules Sunday School at 10 A. M. and services at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M with Christian Endeavor at 7 15 P. M. summer school resumed after the chautauqua.
Tomorrow at four Roanoke Rapids Rosemary hosts Weldon at Rosemary Park to open the summer baseball season. Field Manager William Towe drills his team with local highs and extra home talent while Vincent on the mound for the Highs struggles as Sanderson and Smith attract attention. The strong offense leads to a 19 to 2 final score in a lopsided opener.
The Widow's Son Lodge No AP and A M held its annual officer election last night. Elected were Worshipful Master Kenneth Towe Senior Warden J E McGee Junior Warden Lewis N Taylor Treasurer S J Bounds Secretary D Po Wyte. Retiring WM George N Taylor received a past master's jewel. Paul Fenner of Enfield attended and invited members to the Scottish Rite reunion in Enfield on the 26th and 27th inst.
Mrs. George L. Hayes Jr issued invitations for a miscellaneous shower in Rosemary at her Hamilton Street home. The event honored Miss Mary Norfleet Guin with five o clock Thursday plans and festive decor in yellow green and white.
Miss Fannie Louise Bain married Abner Nash at Lawrenceville Virginia on Sunday June 1 1928 with Rev TW Gee officiating. Bain is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Bain of Greensboro now of this city. Nash is the youngest son of Mrs Abner Nash of Lambert TN and has worked at Patterson Mills. Congratulations to the couple for a long happy life.
A bride’s fortune daisy drew gifts of shin a linen and cut glass as guests toasted the bride to be. The report also notes a Chautauqua program with speakers including Opie Read and Edmund Vance Cooke, plus a forest fire tally for Halifax County in 1922.
A description of Chautauqua events featuring radio activity demonstrations and a talk on good taste in dress by Mrs. Chester B. Story. The program includes living models to illustrate fashion fundamentals and aims to engage women with discussions on fitness of things.
The Geological and Economic Survey released a 1922 forest fire report based on voluntary responses. It tallies 1227 fires statewide burning 190 737 acres with an estimated damage of 642 442 80 dollars. Halifax County logged 28 fires over 10 815 acres causing about 16 650 dollars in damage.
Classified notice promoting Ogletree's new five and ten cent store located between W E Lewter's and Taylor Drug Co in Rose Mary area, inviting shoppers to save money.
For sale four lots and a six room brick dwelling on Roanoke Avenue in Rosemary and three dwelling lots on Hamilton Street in Rosemary. Cash or terms. A. L. Clark.
A six room house on the corner of Hamliter and Second Street is for sale with a garage on the premises and immediate possession. Terms suitable. Kelly Jenkins, Attorney.
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